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to bring together
To unite people or things in one place or establish a connection between them. This can mean organizing a meeting or introducing them to one another.
Die Konferenz soll Wissenschaftler aus verschiedenen Fachbereichen zusammenbringen.
The conference is intended to bring together scientists from different fields.
'Zusammenbringen' (to bring together) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'zusammen' goes at the end; in a subordinate clause, the verb stays together. In the infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' goes in the middle.
Er bringt am Wochenende alle seine Freunde zusammen.
He is bringing all his friends together this weekend.
The verb consists of 'zusammen' (together) and 'bringen' (to bring). The literal meaning, 'to bring something together to one place', helps you understand most of its figurative meanings.
Können wir unsere Ideen zusammenbringen und einen gemeinsamen Plan entwickeln?
Can we bring our ideas together and develop a shared plan?
In the meaning 'etwas beschaffen' (to obtain something), the verb is often used with money, resources, or a group of people. Typical phrases are: 'Geld zusammenbringen' (to raise money), 'eine Mehrheit zusammenbringen' (to gather a majority), or 'eine Mannschaft zusammenbringen' (to put together a team).
Die Studierenden haben genug Unterschriften zusammengebracht, um eine Petition einzureichen.
The students gathered enough signatures to submit a petition.
The expression 'etwas (nicht) zusammenbringen' means 'to manage or not manage to do something / bring something about'. It is often used in the negative and with an infinitive with 'zu'.
Er war so müde, dass er keinen klaren Gedanken mehr zusammenbrachte.
He was so tired that he couldn't put together a clear thought anymore.
When introducing people to one another, you can use the structure 'jemanden mit jemandem zusammenbringen' (to bring someone together with someone). The accusative object is the person being introduced.
Auf der Party habe ich meinen Bruder mit meiner besten Freundin zusammengebracht.
At the party, I brought my brother together with my best friend.
to manage / create
'schaffen' and 'zusammenbringen' can both mean that you manage to get something done successfully. 'schaffen' is the more general and more common word here. 'zusammenbringen' often emphasizes that several parts, people, or conditions come together in the end in a suitable way. In the meaning 'to manage to do something', it can be similar to 'schaffen', but it often sounds a bit more like effort or organization is involved. Learners may confuse the words because both express success. If it is simply about a completed task, 'schaffen' is more natural. If many things have to be coordinated, 'zusammenbringen' fits well.
Nora bringt für das Lernprojekt ein kleines Team zusammen.
Nora brings together a small team for the learning project.
Wir schaffen den Haushalt vor dem Wochenende, wenn alle mithelfen.
We will manage the housework before the weekend if everyone helps.